Welcome Home Party

I did it with my first when she was 3 weeks old. That gave me time to plan it and get back on my feet and have breastfeeding well established by then. I sent out the invitations with our birth announcements. These days you can do them on an e-vite so it's not so much trouble. 22 years ago we did not have that option. It was a lovely event and we had it catered so we just accepted deliveries in the am and we started the event at 11am and people stayed till around 2pm. It was a very special day for family and friends!

My mom refuses to have a baby shower before the baby comes.
She has hosted a few for her friends and mine, my sister's and everyone has always been so happy to actually have the baby there.
I think it's a great idea.

Mom planned it after the birth when the mom was ready. She had invites sent out to say after baby Smith joins us in this world please come to a shower. THen would send another invite when the baby was arrived.
This was 35 years ago though, with email its much easier.

It seems fine to me but you might want to let people know your intention. Otherwise, many people will bring or send a gift right after the baby is born and then the party will come and they likely will feel like they need to bring another gift or not come.

Since you are on bedrest you couldn't have a baby shower anyway till after your little girl comes along. Definitly have awelcome home shower. Take lots of pics and when yiur daughter get older you can show her that she was at her own shower. Good luck in your final weeks and here's to an easy delivery and a healthy mommy and baby.

I've been to a lot of baby showers after the baby was born. They are actually a lot of fun because you get to see the baby. The baby showers weren't any different then if they were held before the baby was born.In a couple cases the baby just came sooner then expected. They didn't used to do ultrasounds unless there was a problem so you didn't know if it was going to be a boy or girl so some women would have their showers after the brith so that the guests knew what to purchase. I say have the party after she is born. That way you can enjoy it.

I think it is a great idea, but give yourself enough time to get some rest and healing done.